Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a experienced registered nurse looking to expand their skills in renal replacement therapies . You will be learn how to deliver peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis to our home dialysis cohort . This post is for 37.5 hours a week based in Kent and Canterbury hospital
The working times are 08:00 till 16:00 Monday to Friday or 08:00-18:00 Four Days a week . These times may change due to service needs
We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues and can be a positive team member. Within this role you will be looking after patients who have a chronic condition who require peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis treatment at home
We will provide the in-house training you require to safely carry out your role in both renal replacement therapies . This includes specific dialysis training and further development opportunities within your role. You will have a Band 7 as a mentor and a Band 6 Specialist Nurse for peer support
The main duties of this role include providing care and support to peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis patients . This will include undertaking patients clinical assessments which includes fluid status, treatment prescriptions, anaemia, transplant and diabetes management.
The post holder will be expected to do clinics across East and West Kent as-well as training and support to patients at home so will need to have a UK driving license.
Main duties of the job
To assist with management of the Home dialysis service in partnership with all stakeholders to provide support to both patients and carers.
Excellent patient advocate, who works autonomously due to the complex and diverse clinical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the home dialysis cohort, both as outpatients as well as in-patients .
To confidently deputise for the band 7s, incorporating sound judgement when managing various levels of risk, and reporting to the dialysis matron accordingly. This includes working off site and visiting patients in their homes.
The practitioner will work competently at an enhanced practice level providing care aligned to the four pillars of practice. It is envisaged that 100% of this role will be spent in the clinical area, as part of an agreed job plan.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of this role include providing care and support to peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis patients . This will include undertaking patients clinical assessments which includes fluid status, treatment prescriptions, anaemia, transplant and diabetes management
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of this role include providing care and support to peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis patients . This will include undertaking patients clinical assessments which includes fluid status, treatment prescriptions, anaemia, transplant and diabetes management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within renal (minimum of 2 years dialysis experience)
- Renal course
- Current NMC/HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent
- Member of relevant royal college, professional society
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties.
- Experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within dialysis specialty
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitation skills
Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care
- Can work autonomously with good organisational skills
- Motivated with promoting and advocating for patients
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact.
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
- Upholds and role models the Trust values
- UK Driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within renal (minimum of 2 years dialysis experience)
- Renal course
- Current NMC/HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent
- Member of relevant royal college, professional society
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties.
- Experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within dialysis specialty
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitation skills
Professional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care
- Can work autonomously with good organisational skills
- Motivated with promoting and advocating for patients
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact.
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Commitment to equity and diversity
- Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
- Upholds and role models the Trust values
- UK Driving license
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
